“Bob Ham lived and loved well. And perhaps that is why his loss touches so many in such a profound way.” Visit the Bethel blog to read a reflection by one of Bob’s former students, and share your memories in the comments section or below.

On a day that threatened stormy weather, the skies cleared as seven students followed a call to baptism in Bethel’s reflection pond after chapel. The baptism service was a celebratory conclusion to Spiritual Emphasis Week, a time on campus when students, faculty and staff are encouraged to engage in an extra set of chapel services that help establish the tone of the new school year.